The advantages of cycling
There are countless advantages to cycling. It improves your endurance, it is good for your health, it can be intense, but also relaxing, reduces stress, is better for the environment and is a relatively low-cost way to get around. Most people ride a two wheel bicycle, but there is a good alternative for people who are no longer able to ride such a bike: a tricycle.
The tricycle
A tricycle is the logical successor to the familiar two-wheeler. The advantage of three wheels as apposed to two is the increased stability. Three wheels make it almost impossible for the bicycle to topple over and the bicyclist no longer has to keep his or her balance because the tricycle is already in balance. The tricycles are available both with and without engine. It is even possible to build the electric pedal support into Van Raam’s bicycles and tricycles afterwards. The tricycle is the perfect solution to stay independent and mobile in case that is no longer possible with a regular bicycle.
Who rides a tricycle?
The tricycle is suitable for people with a (physical) disability, people (young and old) who are unable to keep their balance on a regular bicycle or people who simply want more stability when cycling. The tricycle is the ideal alternative for elderly who don’t trust themselves on a two wheel bike after an accident, but would like to get some exercise. It enables them to hit the road safely and contributes to a sense of stability. A tricycle is also often a solution for people with a (physical) disability because riding a two wheel bicycle might be impossible for them.
Types of tricycles
At Van Raam we manufacture each bicycle separately in our own factory in Varsseveld. Every bicycle is manufactured according to your wishes, with the options and accessories you desire and in the color you choose. It is really a custom fit tricycle! First you choose the type of tricycle you would like. It is very important to try out several tricycles to determine which tricycle is the best one for you.
Traditional tricycle: one wheel at the front, two wheels at the back
The traditional tricycle has one wheel at the front, two wheels at the back and its seat is right above the crankshaft and slightly elevated. Because of this, the cyclist pedals downward. Van Raam’s traditional tricycles run lightly and are easy to mount and dismount. Cycling on a regular tricycle requires some practice. One needs to use their balance differently on tricycle because a tricycle’s frame, as opposed to that of a two wheel bike, does not slant when turning. For experienced cyclists it is something to get used to, because it will feel like you’re toppling over – while that is almost impossible on a tricycle. Van Raam’s traditional tricycles are very agile due to their single front wheel and because they are all equipped with a differential.
Van Raam manufactures tricycles for young and old, starting with the
Husky (children aged 2 and up) and then the
Mini (children aged 4 and up), the
Midi (for children aged 8 and up or short adults) and the
Maxi tricycle specially designed for adults.